Market Data API

Job Description Team Overview - This role is part of the Global Market Data Technology team within Applications End User Services. - The team focuses on delivering, integrating, and supporting market data platforms, APIs, and infrastructure across the organization. Role Overview - The Market Data API Engineer will lead the design, deployment, integration, and support of market data systems and APIs (primarily LSEG/Refinitiv), while ensuring robust governance, infrastructure stability, and compliance. - The role requires strong technical expertise across Linux/Windows environments, Market Data APIs, networking, monitoring systems, and cloud fundamentals. Experience Requirements - Minimum 5 years of experience in Market Data Technology, especially with LSEG, Bloomberg, and Factset products - At least 5 years of developer experience (preferably finance domain) working with LSEG APIs - Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems - Solid understanding of routing, network topology, and firewalls - Minimum 3 years of experience in software release mechanisms (preferably GitLab) - 12 years of experience working with Azure Cloud services Role Responsibilities - Design, deploy, configure, and support Refinitiv/LSEG RTDS/TREP Market Data Infrastructure, including optimization and tuning - Work extensively with Market Data APIs such as LSEG Real Time SDK and legacy APIs, troubleshooting multi-language programs (C, Java, C#, Python) - Perform deep data content diagnostics with emphasis on LSEG product sets - Implement and support ITRS GENEOS monitoring systems, including dashboard design, testing, and analytics - Perform Linux administration including process monitoring, service management, filesystem navigation, and TCP diagnostics - Handle Wintel administration tasks such as service control and directory operations - Diagnose and support TCP/network issues, understanding routing conventions and configurations - Participate in project planning by coordinating with business leads, end users, and vendors, documenting roadmaps and integration activities - Perform infrastructure upgrades for software, hardware, desktop components, and vendor packages - Work closely with operations teams to plan deployments and environment changes - Utilize Azure Cloud fundamentals for hybrid infrastructure integration - Use GitLab for release management and deployment workflows - Serve as third-level escalation for API, data, infrastructure, and desktop issues - Contribute to in-house tool development for diagnostics and market data support - Liaise with QA, deployment, and business teams for application onboarding - Provide support for market data desktop applications (Bloomberg, LSEG Eikon/Workspace, Factset Terminal) - Engage in special projects including system design, automation, and performance optimization Beneficial Skills - Linux packaging (tar/scp/rpm) and system tuning - Familiarity with Linux hardware components (Solarflare NICs, CPU/thread binding) - Strong shell scripting skills - Database knowledge (Oracle, Sybase, PostgreSQL) - VMware design (UEM, DEM) - Experience with Bloomberg BPipe and BAMS monitoring - Knowledge of internal/external contribution systems (e.g., Oraise-Picos) - Ability to research and present emerging technologies to the team Qualifications - Demonstrated experience in Market Data Infrastructure, APIs, and enterprise integration - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment - Highly self-motivated and dependable